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England, Scotland and Wales all have different student loans systems, but greater simplicity is needed
45m students are paying off debts to the federal government — and many are struggling
Yield-starved investors are taking slices of graduates’ future income
High fees and a lack of employer sponsorship means students are having to tap new sources of finance
After religious causes, education is the largest recipient of US philanthropic donations
Many students are more likely to worry about money than exam results
Few students qualify for the full maintenance loan
Ex-students invited to reclaim money from Student Loans Company
Small difference between RPI and CPI adds up to an awful lot over time
Proposals take aim at predicted grades, claiming they disadvantage minority groups
Review ‘completely missed the mark’ on preserving university research funding
Tax, pension, student loan, travel . . . the calls on your salary seem endless
It subsidises those earning most to invest in the source of their advantage
Pay gap of up to £40,000 between lawyers depending on their college
Augar review is the epitaph for May’s government: well intentioned but wrong-headed and indecisive
Students should be able to borrow for short bursts of upskilling, rather than one long course
First report on the UK’s post-school learning in half a century has wide implications
Plans to expand the tuition fee loan system to all adults are welcome
Augar review says government must close skills gaps and reduce tuition fees
Is Robert Smith an inspiration? Ideas to fix ballooning student debt
Augar review expected to back greater support for vocational and technical training
Federal Reserve report highlights extent of debt burden on minority communities
Robert Smith’s gift for a graduating class is welcome but can only go so far
Pressure grows on Student Loan Company to refocus on graduates’ expected repayments
The rise of fake degrees.
